What time does WWE SmackDown start tonight? US, UK, India & more (May 1, 2026)

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WWE SmackDown timing in different regions

• USA: 8 PM ET/ 7 PM CT (Friday)
• Canada: 8 PM ET (Friday)
• Mexico: 7 PM CT (Friday)
• Ireland: 12 AM IST (Saturday)
• United Kingdom: 12 AM BST (Saturday)
• India: 5:30 AM IST (Saturday)
• Australia: 10:00 AM AEST (Saturday)
• France: 1:00 AM CEST (Saturday)
• Japan: 9:00 AM JST (Saturday)
• Saudi Arabia: 3:00 AM AST (Saturday)

How to watch Friday Night SmackDown?

The upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown will emanate from the beautiful city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you wish to watch the show live and soak in the atmosphere, you can grab a ticket and head to the BOK Center, located at 200 South Denver Avenue in downtown Tulsa. The show promises to deliver an unforgetabble night.

Friday Night SmackDown will air on USA Network in the United States, as it is the official home of the blue brand in the nation. You can watch the show from the comfort of your home while grabbing your favorite snacks. However, SmakDown will stream live on Netflix in other parts of the world as part of WWE’s multi-year deal with the streaming giant.

Advertised card for tonight’s WWE SmackDown

• Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne
• Ricky Saints’ debut
• Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Tiffany Stratton advertised

Check out WWE SmackDown Preview to know all the possible suprises, outcomes and everything you can expect from the show tonight. With Backlash 2026 days away, the excitement among fans is high as tonight’s show will see the feuds and storylines shift gears. Fans can expect a night full of surprises and momentum-shifting moments as major names set to appear tonight on the show

After a passionate promo last week, it will be quite interesting to see what’s next for Cody Rhodes. Besides, Tiffany Stratton might be in a celebratory mood tonight on WWE SmackDown after capturing the Women’s United States Championship last week. The biggest highlight will be Fatal Influence, as the faction took out numerous top stars and made a bold statement last week following their arrival on the main roster.

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